Thursday, October 15, 2009

Airman by Eoin Colfer



3.5/5
Connor has always wanted to fly. In the end of the nineteenth century there is no precedent for individual flight. Connor will not be deterred and he becomes apprentice to a brilliant scientist in the king's court. Together they scheme to design a flying machine. One day as Connor's teacher is meeting with the king they are ambushed and killed by a rival. Connor witnesses the event and is thrown in prison by the rival of the king. Connor's mind begins to be consumed with revenge and flying. Will he escape his prison? Could his interest in flying be able to give him the ultimate freedom? Find out by reading the book. If you have read it then tell me what you think by posting a comment. Grades 6-10.

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